hwvigo Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) Its time for some changes in my Z due to a knock in the bottom end. I have made the decisions to go the LS route with a manual trans. and i am doing research and getting all my ducks in a row start spending money. I have see sights were people are putting a 350Z/370Z CD009 trans behind there LS. I did some digging and found that a adapter plat is made by Collins performance technologies . The 350z has a great shifting trans and is much cheaper then a T56 and can take abuse, but I have never seen this combo in a S30 if you have even seen this please let me know of if you can think of any pluses or minuses to this idea chime in please! Thanks Will S. cd009 with adapter CD009 CD009 CD009 T56 Edited March 26, 2015 by hwvigo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Be a trendsetter and go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) I support this. I had a similar idea to keep the 280ZX trans in my car (240Z), but decided to go with a Z32 trans behind my LX9. I made an adapter plate to use between the engine and trans instead of cutting off the bellhousing. Edited April 4, 2015 by Six_Shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mileski Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 One thing that you might be concerned about is the torque rating for the 350Z trans vs. the torque of the LS motor you're planning on installing. Mike Mileski Tucson, AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I'm actually doing the exact same swap. I'm starting with a cammed 4.8 and CD009. If it holds I'll be adding some boost. I have already ordered and received the Collins adapter. I'm using a GPS speedometer since there is no VSS on the trans but still need to find a way to get a signal to the ECM. I guess the LS ecm can have some drive ability problems if they do not have a signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergoji Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 any updates? ive heard horror stories from collins adapters.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Well I finally got the bell housing cut off last night and everything fit great. I'm really impressed with the quality of the adapter. The only think I had to do was take a reamer and open the dowel hole a few thousandths. I just used a cut off wheel to get rid of the original bell housing and then used a new T56 bell from american power train. All the bolts were labeled great and start to finish it only took about 1.5 hours to do the swap.. The biggest fear is the cutting part so just go slow and you'll be fine. Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Untitled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Your pics lead to a private album.... This photo is private.Oops! You don't have permission to view this photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Hmm, I checked the folder on flikr, everything is marked public in this album? Is there a different place to host? Are you not able to see the thumbnails at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I see the thumbnails, it's when I click on them that I get this > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Just close it and try again. I got that pop up on a few pics, but was able to see all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Just close it and try again. I got that pop up on a few pics, but was able to see all of them. Finally... It worked for me. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeK Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 So what dimension do you end up with from the front of the new bellhousing to the center of the shifter and the tailshaft? Very interested to see how this works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Fro the center of the shifter hole to the bell housing face its 38". That's with the stock shifter support bracket. I think I can take 4 " out of that to make it make compact. Also I'm using the dirty dingo mounts which should help with lining things up. I got the slave modified for a remote bleeder and 3 -an main line. Hopefully I can get it sitting in the car by the end of the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Austin Hoke makes a relocation kit for 350z transmission. It shortens it by 4.25". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I love that it is something different. I have not done this swap myself so this is a bit of speculation, however, I am not convinced that it is that much more economical if you are starting with nothing. $500 adapter, $500 used trans, T56 bellhousing, labor and consumables for the mod. You can probably just buy a T56 for not much more. I came to the same conclusion after researching the R154 swap option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Yea thanks, I should have just about 1200 in it including the clutch and flywheel. I can never find deals on T56's so looking at new ones that dont come with a bellhousing this is a bargain. I guess its all how lucky you are when searching forum classifieds or Craigslist.I have a 4L65 I was going to put in that I pulled from my Silverado but I had to keep the man petal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Doesn't the adapter change the loads across the engine transmission interface? What used to be handled by the outer shell, or bell housing, with good leverage, down to the front cover bolts, which are on a smaller circle. If I understand the concept correctly. The front cover probably isn't designed for those loads, although it may be fine. Worth keeping an eye on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Are Gus and hwvigo the same person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 No, I feel bad for hijacking post, but I wanted to share all the information I have so far. Never thought about the load point before so I'll keep an eye on it once shes going down the road! Maybe I should start my own build thread but its really not that exciting compared to some of the other amazing cars on the site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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